| Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 08:19 AM |
| Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Hematogenous spread, including from dental procedures, is a proposed mechanism for PJI. While prophylactic antibiotics (PAs) have traditionally been recommended before dental procedures in patients with joint prostheses, recent guidelines question their effectiveness. This study aimed to evaluate the association between dental antibiotic prophylaxis and PJI risk through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Read more. |